What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth
A St. Petersburg licensed clinical social worker is trying to make Christmas better for more than just her patients.
150 bikes delivered to Tampa children during annual holiday event with Mayor Jane Castor
A holiday tradition rolled through Tampa Friday afternoon as dozens of children received brand-new bicycles.
FAA warns holiday travelers about lithium batteries, banned gifted at Tampa International Airport
With holiday travel peaking on the last Friday before Christmas, federal officials are urging travelers to double-check what they pack, especially when it comes to lithium batteries and battery-powered gifts.
50 Muma Children's Hospital patients board Polar Express-themed flight at TPA to North Pole
Muma Children's Hospital patients got to fly to the North Pole with their families on Friday. They hopped on a Polar Express-themed United Airlines flight at Tampa International Airport.
Dazzling displays hope to draw visitors to historic Old Lutz School
Magical scenes of LEGO, model trains and nativity sets are among the holiday displays inside the historic Old Lutz School each year.
Rough Riders team up with St. Pete students to spread comfort and joy with teddy bears
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary wrapped up a holiday teddy bear drive with students and families donating hundreds of new stuffed animals.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Bay Area organizations see growing need for bicycle donations during the holiday season
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
Holiday shipping deadlines draw near: Here’s what to know
The clock is officially ticking for anyone planning to mail Christmas gifts.
Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your state
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
Bucs give back with annual 'O-Line Lights up Christmas' event
It's that time of the year. "It's the season of giving," Bucs left tackle Tristan Wirfs said.
Holiday DIY: How to make mini star ornaments
Here's how you can make mini star ornaments.
More than 200 ballet students prepare for 'The Nutcracker' at Straz Center
For the last three months, more than 200 students with Next Generation Ballet have been rehearsing for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."
Holiday DIY: Antipasto Christmas boards
FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains how to create a delicious holiday charcuterie board with simple ingredients that looks like a wreath.
Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
DIY instructions: How to make watercolor ornaments
FOX 13's Kellie Cowan explains how to make watercolor ornaments.
Cypress Woods Elementary School carries on tradition of the Giving Tree Campaign
One elementary school in Pinellas County is helping bring Christmas to almost 100 children this year. Cypress Woods Elementary School is carrying on its tradition of its Giving Tree Campaign.